Sambourne House Museum London

Sambourne House

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(162) · History museum in Ladbroke Grove, United Kingdom
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The recovery and restoration of the original architecture lost in later additions. Improved visitor facilities, including the new De Morgan Café, shop, toilets and …

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Dec 29, 2024
I don't live very far away but had never been here until a friend recommended it to me so came with my wife. It is a large terraced house a short walk from Kensington High Street that has pretty much… Full review by sheepygold
Nov 27, 2024
Important to note that you can buy a joint ticket to this and Leighton House which is just under 10 minute's walk away. Leighton a more traditional artist, Sambourne a cartoonist for Punch. I think t… Full review by Quartz I
Nov 21, 2024
This old house is decorated in the style of the era, which involved covering every square inch of wall and floor space with paintings, oriental porcelain, pen and ink drawings, furniture and rugs, et… Full review by vickiebypass
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The accomplished Punch cartoonist, Linley Sambourne, resided at 18 Stafford Terrace until his passing in 1910. Once the scene for socie…
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What are the opening times please?
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It might also be useful to know that they put a notice outside on the railings when it is actually open. Otherwise you might wonder if you have the right time or day...
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The website states: "We ask visitors to leave their coats and bags in the reception area in the basement and to turn off …
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The website states: "We ask visitors to leave their coats and bags in the reception area in the basement and to turn off mobile phones." I wondered how secure the reception area is and if a small purse or shoulder bag would have to be left in this area. I e-mailed website and have received no answer.
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I'm fairly sure that I carried my handbag round the house with me. I think they really mean things like rucksacks. The area is very secure as the public have to be admitted / access is …
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I'm fairly sure that I carried my handbag round the house with me. I think they really mean things like rucksacks. The area is very secure as the public have to be admitted / access is controlled - they cannot just wander in. There were no other people in the house during our visit.
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Answer by song m · Sep 11, 2017
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What is the best contact email to book a public tour? I have emailed using a couple of the addresses on the website …
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What is the best contact email to book a public tour? I have emailed using a couple of the addresses on the website but with no response. Thanks
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Hi Jen, We will soon have online booking for the public tours. If you e-mail [email protected] I'll add you to the list of people to be notified when it goes live. All the best 18 …
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Hi Jen, We will soon have online booking for the public tours. If you e-mail [email protected] I'll add you to the list of people to be notified when it goes live. All the best 18 Stafford Terrace
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is this attraction wheelchair accessible
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Hi Sylvia Unfortunately there is no step-free or wheelchair access to or in the Sambourne house. You might like to look at their website and contact them about the matter. It is a …
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Hi Sylvia Unfortunately there is no step-free or wheelchair access to or in the Sambourne house. You might like to look at their website and contact them about the matter. It is a great pity since it was one of my London highlights. But look at Leighton House as well - that may have wheelchair access. Neither place, from memory, has a cafe. All the best Marilyn
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Answer by Marilyn D · Mar 1, 2015
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